Returns the result (if any) of sending the message.

If target is specified, the message is sent to target and the receiving message object is changed to use the new target. Otherwise the message is sent to the target the message object provides.

If any arguments are specified, the message is sent with these arguments and the receiving message object is changed to use the new arguments. Otherwise the message is sent with any arguments the message object provides.

This method does not return until message processing is complete.

The notify method can be used to request notification that message processing is complete. When message processing is complete, the message object retains any result and holds it until requested via the result method.

See also